[Story]Things Just Aren’t The Same Between William And Kate And Now We Know Why

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William And Kate’s Relationship Is So Different Now
Hannah E
Published on 11/25/2019
Kate Middleton and Prince William have been married for almost ten whole years now! They now have three kids together, but this is not the only new thing for them. People have noticed certain changes between them… and it looks like they were brought about by the relationship between Harry and Meghan.
William And Kate’s Relationship Is So Different Now
Ups And Downs
Before they tied the knot, Kate and William went through quite a number of obstacles together. In 2001, they first met while studying at the prestigious University of St. Andrews. He first noticed her during a charity fashion show!
Ups And Downs
At Long Last
When they began dating, there were many things they had to deal with. She suddenly got a lot of media attention and even filed a complaint about all the harassment. It was why they broke up in 2007. However, they would later find their way back to each other and get married at Westminster Abbey a decade after they first met.
At Long Last
The Married Life
After tying the knot, William and Kate had to start a new life together. In 2013, they welcomed their firstborn child, George. While they were close, many took note of how reserved they are with their affections in public.
The Married Life
No PDA
William and Kate did not show PDA for a reason. They were, essentially, always at work. It is not a good idea to hold hands in the office, right? This was the same for them when there were cameras around, which was very often.
No PDA
Official Photos
“The Duke and Duchess are almost always seen in photographs taken during official engagements, so they are at ‘work,’ and it would be unprofessional to hold hands,” explained HELLO! writer Emily Nash in 2017. She added, “They also need to shake hands with a huge number of people as they meet them, so aside from being on duty, it wouldn’t be very practical!”
Official Photos
Sporting Events Are Different
“We know [the Duke and Duchess] are very affectionate and that sometimes comes across during more lighthearted moments, at sporting events or similar, but you wouldn’t expect them to put that on show while in more formal situations,” one source said. Here they are indulging in some rare PDA at the 2012 Olympics.
Sporting Events Are Different
New Couple In Town
In 2017, there was a shift in their dynamics. Many speculated that this change has something to do with Prince Harry and Meghan! Let us take a closer look at why some people started to think this way.
New Couple In Town
Harry And Meghan
Anyone who reads the news must have seen photos of Harry and Meghan with linked hands or more intense PDA. In July 2018, this royal couple even shared a rather passionate kiss during a polo match!
Harry And Meghan
A Fresh Modern Approach
“Meghan and Prince Harry holding hands at a royal engagement is a refreshingly modern approach to their new role both as a couple and as representatives of the royal family,” said royal etiquette specialist Myka Meier in 2017.
A Fresh Modern Approach
Royal PDA
She also said that PDA is “simply a matter of preference for each couple and is also likely dependent on the nature of the event.” There might be outliers like Prince Charles and Camilla, but “a more serious engagement would warrant a more serious level of professionalism, which each royal is sure to follow.”
Royal PDA
Professionalism
Professionalism used to be non-negotiable. Sally Bedell-Smith, the author of Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life , explained why Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip are not into PDA: “In the manner of the upper class, neither of them were physically demonstrative.”
Professionalism
Unexpected Display
It was in October 2018 that William and Kate surprised all of us by being more demonstrative with their PDA. She had only returned from a maternity leave after giving birth to Prince Louis. What happened?
Unexpected Display
Quite Unusual For The Pair
William had been accompanying his wife to the Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit in London. Many noticed the way he put his hand on her leg and back during the event. This was unusual for them!
Quite Unusual For The Pair
A Rarity
That was not the end of it. A few days after this, they attended the wedding of Princess Eugenie. They seemed closer than usual again. Kirsten Aiken updated netizens by reporting, “Commentary team oohs and aahs over an apparently rare PDA by William and Kate (mind you, they’re only holding hands!).”
A Rarity
Body Language
Body language expert Judi James told Daily Mirror , “They managed to outdo Harry and Meghan here.” She added, “Kate reached across to place a hand on the arm of her husband’s chair, and he put his own hand over it in a very romantic gesture.”
Body Language
Sweet Smiles
This was what she said about their behavior at the summit: “Kate seems to have increased in confidence here at their first public outing together since the birth, and William is unusually tactile, flashing some sweet “pinging” smiles at his wife to suggest he’s incredibly pleased to have her back at his side.”
Sweet Smiles
Competition
But what could be the reason for the sudden change in their PDA? In a Daily Mirror report, James said that it could have been “prompted by the very tactile displays from Harry and Meghan.”
Competition
Hoping To Shine Brighter
A lot of royal fans have assumed that they had been trying to one-up Harry and Meghan! After Princess Eugenie got married, one tweet said that William and Kate wanted to “upstage” the younger couple.
Hoping To Shine Brighter
Feud
There are also rumors of a feud between the two couples. In 2018, tabloids ran a story about a squabble between the ladies. Sources say that the cause of the conflict was Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress for Harry and Meghan’s wedding. It was even reported that this fight ended with Kate in tears.
Bad Blood
Moving Away
This alleged feud was big news. In November 2018, the press said that Harry and Meghan planned to leave Kensington Palace. It meant that they would no longer be living near William and Kate! One source told Daily Mail that it had something to do with the fight between the ladies.
Moving Away
Not Getting Along
Later that month, a source informed The Sun that the rift was not really between Kate and Meghan but between William and Harry. Could it be true that the brothers were the ones with issues?
Not Getting Along
From Different Worlds
This source said they were a “close friend of the Cambridges.” They also said that the two women do not get along that well: “Kate and Meghan are very different people. They don’t really get on.”
From Different Worlds
Behind Closed Doors
Despite all the reports, we can only ever speculate. The only people to know the truth would be the royals themselves. There is no way the Kensington Palace would let everyone know what is actually going on behind closed doors. For this reason, most speculation focuses on body language and PDA.
Behind Closed Doors
Bonding Between Ladies
Look at the body language here. It was taken when the family got together for Christmas 2018. Kate and Meghan seemed happy together. Were they only putting it on for show? “See how they’re laughing [and] how they’re all walking in sync?” a body language expert called Patti Wood told Marie Claire , “It’s really difficult to do that if you really, really don’t like somebody.”
Bonding Between Ladies
The Significance Of Accessories
It might seem a bit silly, but people also look deeply at the way they carry their accessories. If the bag is closer to the partner, it must mean that they are trying to distance themselves from their spouse.
The Significance Of Accessories
A Good Sign
Look at Kate in this photo. She was not holding hands with William but has placed her clutch bag between her and him. This is go…

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